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Windscribe

Windscribe is a desktop application and browser extension that work together to block ads and trackers, restore access to blocked content and help you safeguard your privacy online.

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Cost / License

  • Freemium (Subscription)
  • Open Source

Application types

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Google Chrome
  • Apple TV
  • F-Droid
  • Android TV
  • Fire TV
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • HUAWEI AppGallery
4.7
Excellent15 reviews
170likes
17comments

Features

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Properties

  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  Distraction-free

Features

  1.  Hide your IP
  2.  Block Trackers
  3.  Hide my location
  4.  Anti Porn
  5.  No Logs
  6.  WireGuard
  7.  Split Tunneling
  8.  Firewall
  9.  OpenVPN
  10.  Bypass Censorship
  11.  VPN Kill Switch
  12.  Built-in Firewall
  13.  AES Encryption
  14.  Dark Mode
  15.  Peer-To-Peer
  16.  Dns leak blockage
  17.  No Tracking
  18.  Ad-free
  19.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
  20.  Built-in Antivirus
  21.  AES-256 Encryption
  22.  Two-factor Authentication
  23.  End-to-End Encryption
  24.  Shadowsocks
  25.  Port Forwarding
  26.  Custom DNS
  27.  Opera extension

 Tags

  • unblock-websites
  • access-from-everywhere
  • VPN Tunnel
  • Cybersecurity
  • business-to-consumer
  • unblock-vpn
  • static-ip
  • privacy-adblock

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    company ran by real people for once

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Comments and Reviews

   
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Comment summary: Users appreciate Windscribe for its ease of use, fast speeds, and generous free trial featuring 10GB of free data. The 'build your own' plan is noted for its affordability compared to competitors like ExpressVPN. Some users reported issues with the desktop application's connectivity, whereas the browser extension received positive feedback. Windscribe's support, available server locations, and ability to bypass Netflix blocks are also praised.
Top Positive Comment
kfua
3

Free accounts have 10GB free per month and if you like it then buy the pro to support the owners.

The support answer from hours to max 2 days. Fast speed Low price All server are now able to unblock Netflix Server side ad blocker with whitelist functionality.

[Edited by kfua, May 12]

EXit
0

company ran by real people for once

Review by a new / low-activity user.
Russel Rush
0

You get 10GB for free each month with the basic account, and if you enjoy it, consider upgrading to pro to help out the creators. Responses from support can take anywhere from a few hours to a couple of days. Speed is impressive, Affordable pricing, All servers can now access Netflix, Includes a server-side ad blocker with a whitelist option.

Review by a new / low-activity user.
TBayAreaPat
0

I was hoping there would be a desktop browser vs just an app, but the VPN seems worth a try if you get blocked with other VPNs

Ronald Edwards
-3

I crawl the internet a lot and it's important for me to stay anonymous. This browser helps me a lot! It copes with its task perfectly!

Review by a new / low-activity user.
Joseph Owen
-3

A great browser with a built-in secure VPN that gives me privacy and anonymity when surfing the web.

Review by a new / low-activity user.
Peter S.
-2

After the last update it stopped working. After an uninstall, it says it can't install TAP 2 interface. Nothing works. Cannot install it at all.

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What is Windscribe?

Windscribe protects all of your computer activity like browsing, Skype, email and P2P from prying eyes. Its the simplest and most powerful VPN client you will ever use.

Travelling abroad where Internet may be restricted? Use the "Stealth Mode" to by pass government firewalls and unlock the Internet just like at home.

Windscribe is not just a VPN, it’s a desktop application and browser extension that work together to protect your online privacy, unblock websites, and remove ads and trackers that follow you across the websites you visit every day. Never mess with confusing settings and options menus again, our minimalist applications are designed to be turned on once, and forgotten about.

Users can get up to 15 GB data for free permanently (monthly reset) by verifying email and tweeting once. Best of all, it offers free trial for 24 hours once per account by simply asking robot Garry about it via chat!

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Windscribe information

  • Developed by

    CA flagWindscribe Limited
  • Licensing

    Open Source (GPL-3.0) and Freemium product.
  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $6 and $9 per month + free version with limited functionality.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.7 (15 ratings)
  • Alternatives

    215 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • German
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Turkish
    • Arabic
    • Czech
    • Spanish
    • Persian
    • French
    • Hindi
    • Indonesian
    • Korean
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Ukrainian
    • Vietnamese
    • Chinese

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Our users have written 17 comments and reviews about Windscribe, and it has gotten 170 likes

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